Last year, I started a survey to find out what readers of my books like to read. I include a link to the survey when I welcome new subscribers to my email list. It's an eclectic collection. I was surprised to see so much fantasy among the favorites. Maybe readers of my current books will... Continue Reading →
The novel, reduced to absurdity
Unless you’ve been living in a cave or atop a Himalayan peak, you’ve probably heard the news that humans now have a shorter attention span than goldfish. (Eight seconds, in case you’re wondering.) This revelation translates, for writers, into a series of eminently logical commandments: Write shorter sentences. Use shorter words. Construct shorter books. Use... Continue Reading →